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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,963.28, 43,444.46 and 9,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,963.28, 43,444.46 and 9,241.72 is: 13,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,963.28 : 43,444.46 = 9,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,963.28/43,444.46 = 9,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,963.28x = 43,444.46 × 9,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,963.28x = 401,501,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,501,534.87/28,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.43

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